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General Population

General population refers to the main housing area of a correctional facility where inmates live and follow the standard daily schedule including meals, recreation, work, and programming.

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What Is General Population?

General population refers to the main housing area of a correctional facility where inmates live and follow the standard daily schedule including meals, recreation, work, and programming. Communication privileges such as phone calls, messaging, and visits are available to general population inmates subject to facility rules. Being placed in general population means an inmate has the full range of communication options available at that facility.

After completing intake and classification, an inmate is assigned to general population housing. They immediately begin the process of setting up their approved contact list and their family can start receiving calls.

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